Suddenly, Dugu Feng noticed something peculiar about the wind here.
The wind currents contained pure Soul Power.
Just like how potent vitality could exist within toxins.
The wind here was purely Wind Attribute Soul Power, exceptionally dense—truly a sacred training ground for wind attribute Soul Masters.
No wonder Feng Xiaotian could cultivate so quickly.
Moreover, this area was teeming with Wolf Bandits—offspring of Gale Demon Wolves and humans—particularly abundant in the northern grassland mountain regions.
Dugu Feng suddenly grew curious.
Was there something unique about this place?
The two gradually advanced to the canyon entrance.
Here, the fierce winds had transformed into Wind Blades, each gust no less powerful than an attack from a Great Soul Master.
Various sounds echoed within the canyon—voices, clashing noises, even footsteps.
"It's the effect of the wind—it carries distant sounds here!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed in amazement.
It was like a mirage, but for sound—an auditory illusion.
Dugu Feng was equally astonished; he had never encountered such a phenomenon elsewhere.
"Feng Xiaotian, please show yourself!"
"Feng Xiaotian, please show yourself!"
Dugu Feng shouted loudly, his voice echoing continuously through the canyon.
The wind inside the canyon was stronger than at the entrance, making it impossible for Ning Rongrong to enter with her current strength.
The two decided to wait here.
Inside the canyon was a narrow passage, with the tightest sections barely wide enough for one person.
A figure moved along the wind currents, twisting and turning like a leaf drifting in the wind.
Yet this leaf could control its own direction.
This was none other than Feng Xiaotian.
After the Soul Master Competition, Feng Xiaotian finally realized that his previous efforts in creating Self-Created Soul Skills had been a waste of time.
His Innate Full Soul Power was the ideal talent for cultivation, yet he had failed to utilize it properly.
Reflecting on his regrets, he came to this harsh training ground.
From the end of the Soul Master Competition until now, he had not left this canyon.
Teachers from his academy had come to visit him, all marveling at Feng Xiaotian's dedication to cultivation.
His efforts had not been in vain—in a short time, his Soul Power Level had increased by four levels, reaching level 47.
Feng Xiaotian was determined: if he ever encountered that Dugu She again,
he would defeat him head-on.
Suddenly, as if hallucinating, Feng Xiaotian heard a voice calling his name.
"Dugu Feng's voice—it's not an illusion!"
Feng Xiaotian shifted direction and immediately flew toward the canyon entrance.
His Third Soul Skill allowed him to fly, and now, aided by the fierce winds, his speed was immense.
Soon after, he spotted Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong standing outside the canyon.
"Brother Dugu, what brings you here?"
Feng Xiaotian approached the two with some surprise.
Dugu Feng said with a heavy Killing Intent, "I heard there are many Wolf Bandits in the border mountains. These bandits commit all manner of evils—perfect for my training."
Feng Xiaotian immediately understood. Dugu Feng's Killing Intent was intense, completely different from his own cultivation method.
"The Wolf Bandits here are extraordinary, their strength is formidable. I suspect there may even be experts at the Soul Saint level or above among them.
Moreover—"
Feng Xiaotian hesitated for a moment before saying, "Moreover, the wind-attribute Soul Power here is exceptionally pure and possesses strong restorative properties. When I cultivate in this valley, even if I get injured, I can quickly recover by relying on the Soul Power here. Those Wolf Bandits have lived here for a long time—their bodies are incredibly resilient, and their mastery of wind attributes is no less than that of ordinary Soul Masters!"
After some thought, he decided not to hide this from Dugu Feng.
Dugu Feng's eyes lit up. Could there be some opportunity hidden here?
"Feng Xiaotian, cultivating here is so boring. Why not join us in hunting Wolf Bandits? You can only truly comprehend Soul Skills through battle!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed.
Hearing this, Feng Xiaotian felt tempted. He had been engaged in monotonous cultivation for nearly two years—a good fight might be just what he needed.
"In that case, I gladly accept your invitation!"
Seeing Feng Xiaotian agree, Dugu Feng proceeded to ask him about Hurricane Canyon.
He learned that along the northern border, there were dozens of Hurricane Canyons suitable for cultivation. Some were wide, others narrow. The wider sections allowed merchant caravans to pass through, while the narrower areas had such intense wind force that they were completely uninhabited. Without exception, however, the wind-attribute Soul Power in these places was remarkably pure.
"Has no one ever investigated the source of this wind-attribute Soul Power? If it were just wind blowing from the icy plains, it would carry ice-attribute Soul Power. This vibrant wind-attribute energy must have an origin!" Dugu Feng asked.
Feng Xiaotian shook his head with a bitter smile. "How could no one have looked into it? But in the Hurricane Canyons with the strongest winds, even a Soul Douluo would struggle to survive, let alone someone like me. Gradually, all the Soul Masters who wanted to get to the bottom of it gave up."
Dugu Feng nodded and didn't press further. First, they would deal with the Wolf Bandits. He had a feeling that these creatures might offer him some inspiration.
A short while later, the scouting Emerald Dragon Snake returned. It had located a Wolf Bandit army—a tribe of over three hundred members.
"Let's move out!"
The three of them stealthily advanced along the mountain path. Dugu Feng and Feng Xiaotian traversed the complex terrain with ease, as if walking on flat ground. Ning Rongrong, however, moved more slowly. Still, she insisted on walking on her own.
The rugged mountain path took over an hour to traverse. As Ning Rongrong wasn't a combat-oriented Soul Master, her stamina eventually gave out, and she had to ride on the Emerald Dragon Snake.
The powerful Emerald Dragon Snake amazed Feng Xiaotian. While many people kept pets, he had never seen anyone raise such a formidable Spirit Beast.
As they progressed, they began to notice signs of Wolf Bandit activity. Various bones were scattered around, including many human skeletons. The gruesome sight sent chills down their spines.
A circle of white light emanated from Dugu Feng, enveloping both Feng Xiaotian and Ning Rongrong. "This is my Slaughter God Domain. In battle, it can enhance our attack power and restrict enemies. Right now, it can also conceal our presence and suppress our Killing Intent."
The trio indeed radiated intense Killing Intent. Anyone who saw so many human bones would feel enraged.
They cautiously approached a valley where the Wolf Bandit tribe resided in a cave. Ning Rongrong's skull glowed as she activated Illusion Control, concealing them at the valley entrance. She then summoned the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Multicolored light shimmered as several enhancement effects descended upon Dugu Feng and Feng Xiaotian. She had chosen to boost their Soul Power, speed, and mental strength.
Dugu Feng and Feng Xiaotian exchanged a glance, then flashed into the valley in a flicker.
These wolf bandits were half-human, half-beast, yet their way of life remained closer to that of humans.
Cave after cave served as living quarters for these wolf bandits.
The two men advanced toward the first cave from left and right respectively.
Feng Xiaotian's body was enveloped in wind blades, clearly intending to slice the wolf bandits into a thousand pieces.
As for Dugu Feng, he had already activated his Martial Soul Avatar.
With a mere flex of his hands, the Blue Phosphorous Twelve Fingers and the Twelve Fingers of Slaughter were ready to be unleashed.
The slaughter was about to begin.
(End of Chapter)